The average train between Meppel and Hamburg takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Meppel to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Meppel and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Meppel is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Meppel to Hamburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Meppel station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Meppel to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
Meppel to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Meppel to Hamburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Meppel and Hamburg is 270.7 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Meppel to Hamburg Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 6m.